Dialysis Nurse | Outpatient Clinic | Full Time

Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each

shift and functions as a nursing supervisor. This position provides

daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other

duties and tasks may be assigned. Assist with clinical and

operational processes to improve patient health and minimize

hospitalizations and missed treatments. Demonstrate effective use

of supplies and staff labor hours. Complete and document monthly

review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as

ordered by the physician. Assist physician during patient rounds

and transcribe and implement physician orders timely. Assist with

the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as

requested. Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws

and regulations, including health care professionals practice act

requirements. Perform duties at all times within limitations

established by and in accordance with company policy and

procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations. May

give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient,

safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations. Responds to all

emergencies in clinic. Communicate results of patient assessment,

reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team

members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the

patient. Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical

Director and physicians. Participate as a member of the

Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care

planning activities. Assist in orientation of new staff as a

preceptor or in assigning a preceptor. Acts as resource person and

participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and

assures that policies and procedures are updated. Assists

Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary

actions of center staff Qualifications / Requirements : To perform

this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include : Current RN

license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current

and in good standing. 12 months experience in providing nursing

care, including 3 months of experience in providing nursing care to

patients on maintenance dialysis. CPR certification required within

90 days of hire. Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary

colors. Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position

and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment.

Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability

to communicate verbally and in writing. Must have basic computer

skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required

within 90 days of hire. Must meet any practice requirement(s) for

the applicable state. (See addendum for RN Charge Nurse.) All Full

Time employees are eligible for the following benefits :

• Medical /

Pharmacy

• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with

employer match

• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following

benefits :

• 401k with employer match
• PTO